Courses

Communication Skills: Advanced

This course was very out of my comfort zone but at the end I realised how beneficial it was with lots of feedback from the class to develop my communication...

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Loss and Pre-bereavement Care

A session for healthcare professionals to explore loss and pre-bereavement for individuals with palliative care needs.

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Syringe Pump Practical Training/Refresher - Bespoke Training

I gained more confidence in using the McKinley pump.  Good refresher of key components of a syringe pump and good coverage of new features. Very interesting.

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  Hospice Isle of Man
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  27.02.2025
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  14:00

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  This course is now full. If you are still interested in this course, please fill in the booking form and you will be placed on a waiting list. Thank you.
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  11.09.2025
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  14:00

Care of the Dying

Difference between EOL and terminal care.  Very educational and covered a lot of topics.

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  Hospice Isle of Man
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  23.04.2025
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  09:30

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  Hospice Isle of Man
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  23.10.2025
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  09:30

Symptom Management in Palliative Care (foundation)

How to manage patients with pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment.

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  Hospice Isle of Man
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  27.02.2026
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  09:30

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  Hospice Isle of Man
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  09.12.2026
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  09:30

Opening the Spiritual Gate

I have an improved understanding of importance of faiths/religions and how good communication with patients is key.

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  Hospice Isle of Man
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  05.03.2026
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  09:30

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  Hospice Isle of Man
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  11.09.2026
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  09:30

Communication Skills: Foundation

Different techniques, verbal and non-verbal communication. I found I wasn't understanding how to actually communicate with families and what to say.

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  Hospice Isle of Man
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  18.03.2026
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  09:30

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  Hospice Isle of Man
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  08.10.2026
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  09:30

Communication Skills: Let's talk about talking

How to respect the person you are delivering to and being mentally prepared.  Body language, facial expression, words and tone of voice.

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  Hospice Isle of Man
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  23.04.2026
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  13:30

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  Hospice Isle of Man
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  01.10.2026
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  09:30

Ethical Issues in Palliative Care

I gained additional communication skills and knowledge on how to deal with patients and relatives to answer their questions, telling the truth based on guided ethical principles.

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  Hospice Isle of Man
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  06.05.2026
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  09:30

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  Hospice Isle of Man
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  17.09.2026
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  09:30

Symptom Management in Palliative Care (advanced)

This advanced course is designed specifically for doctors and senior clinicians seeking to deepen their understanding of symptom management in palliative care.

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  Hospice Isle of Man
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  10.06.2026
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  09:30

Communication Skills: Intermediate

Good opportunity to learn from other health care professionals with different backgrounds. Presenters knowledgeable with good pace and direction and good refresher on SPIKES.

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  Hospice Isle of Man
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  16.07.2026
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  09:30

Bereavement Support

Training is open to both Clinical and non-clinical staff.   Losing a loved one is one of life's most difficult experiences, and grief affects everyone differently.

Dates

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  Hospice Isle of Man
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  09.09.2026
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  09:30

Palliative Care Emergencies

Good refresher reminding you of worrying signs and symptoms to alert GP/services to changes.   Gained a much better understanding of 4 common palliative care emergencies.

Dates

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  Hospice Isle of Man
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  07.10.2026
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  09:30